Broken

Fighting for Life

This chapter has some conversation concerning laws. Sorry I really have no idea about criminal procedures but I tried to research so an y law students here please forgive me if I wrote it wrong. Consider it fiction.
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"Mr. Sahir Azeem Chaudhary. You are under arrest."
They stood there still trying to comprehend what has been said. Zoya looked at Sahir who had lost all colours of his face. He looked down . What was baffling was he hasnt said a word yet. Pushing all the thoughts aside, Zoya stepped forward and asked, "For what Sir?" Though she tried hard, her voice was shaking.

"Mr. Chaudhary has been charged for murder." A loud but familiar voice echoed from behind. Zoya knew that voice very well but she prayed she was wrong. She may have heard it wrong. Sahir stood still. Zoya turned to look at the origin of voice. She was right, it was him. "Arshad??!" Zoya was shocked. Arshad smirked and walked past her to stand in front of them. He was all dressed in formal uniform of a lawyer. He took a quick glance at Sahir who didnt have enough strength to look into his eyes. He then looked at Zoya whose eyes were full of tears and questions.

He hated it. He hated to hurt her but he was no more the same person. The day Zoya rejected him, he was broken. He tried to overcome his pain but he failed miserably. With time, pain took form of hatred. Typical human character exhibition. His love was never strong enough, never had strength to let her go. He died thousand deaths when he got to know Zoya got married to Sahir. He couldnt bear it anymore. There was only one way to satiate the fire burning within him. Revenge. He so fell prey to the wicked thoughts that he lost himself. Now it was just a man who was hurt and wanted revenge and what was a better way than to kill the love of his love. Afterall she must experience what it felt like.

"Yes Ms Zoya Siddiqui..oops Mrs. Zoya Sahir Chaudhary." He said emphasising on her surname. It killed him to say that. Zoya was suppossed to be Arshad's.
"Nice to meet you after long Mrs. Chaudhary." He passed a smile full of hatred. 
"What is all this Arshad?" Zoya asked clenching her fists.
"Zoya.. whats the matter? Did you not hear. Your husband is being arrested on severe charges of murder of his ex wife Mrs. Aarzoo Sahir Chaudhary." Arshad said passing a victorious smile.

Zoya's first instinct was not to believe any of it. Perhaps she was dreaming. It is a nightmare. She is dreaming and when she will wake , everything would be fine. Zoya tried to close her eyes and opened it again but it was true. All of it. She looked at Sahir. He was quiet. Zoya knew how much Sahir loved Aarzoo. Then how could he ? No.. something was wrong but then why was he not defending himself?

Composing herself, she made a straight face and asked, "Can I see the arrest warrant?"
"Oh yes Mrs. Chaudhary. Why not? Its non bailable. I hope you know what it means." He passed her the sheet of paper. She read it carefully and then looked at him, "I know what it means, it means I will see you in court Mr. Habib. Zoya Sahir Chaudhary will be fighting this case." She said with in a determined tone.

Sahir heard all of it. He was surprised. How could this woman still place her trust in him. She knew what he had done with Yash. She knew he was very much capable of doing what he was accussed of but then why? He could feel lines forming on his forehead. For the first time in life, he was scared. Not for himself ofcourse. He knew this was coming, sooner or later, he had to meet his fate. Obviously, how could he even think that universe will forgive him and let him live peacefully. He was scared for Zoya. Why was she landing herself into trouble?  Why cant she believe all of it and let it go. He felt like killing himself. He has  yet again done it. He had passed his misfortune to the woman who deserved nothing but happiness.

"See you in court then." Arshad smiled. "Arrest him."  He ordered the police. "Wait." Zoya said and walked towards Sahir. She cupped his face and made him face her. She looked in his eyes. She had always said how his eyes were a mirror to his thoughts. Today she saw pain in it, she saw he was hurt, she saw he was sorry. Her heart broke looking into those. "Sahir.. dont worry..Everything will be alright. I am going to win this case." She said trying hard not to cry. It hurt to see him motionless. He stared at her for few seconds and then in a cold voice said, "back off Zoya."